Frontier Lithium recently provided an update on infrastructure projects supporting its PAK Lithium Project in northwestern Ontario, which is being developed to supply lithium materials for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications in … [Read more...]
New automotive-grade power inductors for EV and electronics applications
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced four new power inductors designed for automotive and electronic systems, including dc/dc converters and electronic subsystems used in electric vehicles (EVs). The new devices are offered in 2.0 × 1.6 × 1.2 mm … [Read more...]
CharIN announces publication of IEC TS 63379 for megawatt charging
CharIN e.V., the global association supporting the development of charging standards, announced the official publication of IEC TS 63379, a Technical Specification from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defining connectors, vehicle … [Read more...]
Q&A: How export policy shifts are reshaping EV battery manufacturing
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing is increasingly shaped by global trade policy, supply chain concentration, and rising geopolitical risk. For much of the past decade, China has played a central role in lowering the cost of lithium ion … [Read more...]
Proposed collaboration aims to localize battery materials processing in the US
Aqua Metals and American Battery Factory (ABF) have announced a proposed strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicle and energy storage applications. Under a non-binding … [Read more...]
Advances the development of bidirectional EV charging
Enphase Energy recently provided an update on the continued development of its IQ Bidirectional EV Charging Platform, highlighting progress toward a globally scalable architecture, successful interoperability demonstrations, and ongoing validation … [Read more...]
Canada sets framework for domestic EV production and charging expansion
The Government of Canada has outlined a set of measures aimed at strengthening domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, supply chains, and supporting infrastructure as part of a broader industrial strategy for the automotive sector. Canada’s … [Read more...]
U.S. Energy expands Volt Vault EV charging line with mobile model
U.S. Energy announced the introduction of Volt Vault Lite, a new model within its Volt Vault EV charging product line. Volt Vault Lite is designed as a smaller, more mobile alternative to the Volt Vault Classic and is capable of operating on propane … [Read more...]
QuantumScape launches production-scale platform for solid-state batteries
QuantumScape Corporation announced the inauguration of its Eagle Line at its facility in San Jose, CA. The Eagle Line is a production-scale platform intended to support the development and validation of solid-state lithium-metal batteries for … [Read more...]
Patent filed for new lithium-ion battery safety materials and designs
X-BATT announced that it has filed a US patent application covering new materials and design approaches intended to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries during assembly, transportation, operation, and storage. The technology is aimed at … [Read more...]
Factorial and Karma Automotive partner on first US solid-state battery program
Karma Automotive and Factorial Inc. announced the launch of what the companies describe as the first commercial solid-state battery program in the United States focused on electric vehicles (EVs). The collaboration will integrate Factorial’s … [Read more...]
Joint testing shows improved thermal stability for 100% silicon-carbon anodes
Sionic Energy recently announced new joint test results with Group14 Technologies demonstrating improved elevated-temperature stability for lithium-ion cells using 100% silicon-carbon anodes. The results are relevant to electric vehicle battery … [Read more...]
New partnership establishes US manufacturing pathway for silicon-anode battery cells
Amprius Technologies announced a manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy, a US-based developer of lithium-ion battery technology. The agreement establishes a domestic production pathway for Amprius’ silicon-anode lithium-ion cells, supporting … [Read more...]
PG&E and Itron expand Grid Edge technology to better manage electrification
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Itron are advancing the next phase of their collaboration to improve grid reliability, support electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and reduce wildfire risk. Building on their existing EV Connect … [Read more...]
Massachusetts V2X program explores EVs as distributed energy resources
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced the participants in a first-of-its-kind Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program focused on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into grid operations. Selected school districts, … [Read more...]
ZAPI’s Future of Electrification conference returns for its fifth year
ZAPI GROUP, a global provider of industrial machinery electrification, announced its fifth annual Future of Electrification virtual conference taking place April 21-22, 2026. This year’s event will explore how electrification is moving beyond early … [Read more...]